Step aboard the Le Boat Clipper, a stylish and comfortable 2-cabin cruiser designed to feel like your very own floating holiday home, with the added benefit that your accommodation travels with you. 

The Clipper is made for a true cruising holiday, where you explore scenic canals and rivers, discovering new towns and landscapes each day at your own pace.

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: You don't need any previous boating experience or licence to drive our boats—in fact, most of our guests are complete beginners; before you set off, our friendly base team provides a full hands-on briefing and practical demonstration where you’ll be shown everything you need to know to handle the boat safely and confidently, and we ensure you feel completely comfortable before leaving the marina.

ARRIVAL AND RETURN: Please arrive at our base between 3pm–5pm for check-in and a pre-departure briefing, after which you’re likely to leave the dock between 4pm–6pm—on the final day, you should return and vacate the boat by 9am.

FEATURES:
• Central saloon with comfortable seating and dining area
• Fully equipped galley kitchen with fridge, oven, stove, kettle and utensils
• Warm air heating for cooler days and evenings
• Radio/CD player with MP3/USB connectivity
• 12-volt power sockets, plus 220-volt power when connected to shore supply
• 1x forward cabin with en suite bathroom and fixed double bed
• 1x rear cabin with en suite bathroom and double bed that converts into two single beds if required
• Saloon settee converts into an additional double berth, if required
• Fresh linen and bedding provided
• Hot showers, wash basins and electric-flush WCs in both en suite bathrooms (towels provided)
• Generous upper deck with seating and table for al fresco dining
• Dual steering positions, from inside the saloon or from the upper deck
• Pets allowed for an additional cleaning supplement
 

FUEL: Before you set off, you'll need to leave an Fuel Deposit in local currency and then, at the end of your cruise, your Fuel Charge will be calculated based on the number of hours your engine has been running—you'll either be refunded the difference or asked to pay for any excess hours used (the hourly charge is estimated to be between £14-£28 / €12-€34 depending on boat type and usage).

DAMAGE DEPOSIT: You'll need to pay a refundable Damage Deposit at the base before you begin cruising which will be retained (in part or in full) when you return your boat; IF the boat or any of its equipment or inventory that has been damaged or lost, you will not have to pay more than the deposit collected. 

DAMAGE RISK REDUCTION: The amount of Damage Deposit required, and thus your liability, may be significantly reduced by purchasing a non-refundable Damage Risk Reduction, which can be purchased at the base when you pick up your boat.

ABOUT THE REGION:
Your holiday begins in Carrick on Shannon, the lively gateway to Ireland’s longest river system. From the moment you step aboard, you experience a different kind of escape, where the river becomes your pathway through the heart of rural Ireland, interspersed with large lakes and wide stretches of open water that open up the landscape around you.

Cruising the Shannon allows you to visit places such as Lough Key Forest Park, with its lakeside castle and woodland trails, and the bustling town of Athlone, home to one of Ireland’s oldest pubs and a historic riverside castle. Between these stops, you will discover peaceful lakes, quiet villages and welcoming local pubs. Boating here offers an authentic perspective on Irish life, encouraging you to slow down, reconnect and enjoy meaningful time together on a shared adventure.

AVAILABLE EXTRAS AND ACTIVITIES:

• Bike hire available from our base (to take on board with you)

• Parking available (for additional fee)

• Wi-Fi packs available (for additional fee)

• Fishing is permitted in certain areas – licence required in certain areas

• Swimming in some areas is permitted, although advice should be followed and caution exercised